CLASS II Food recall · Reported 18 Feb 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna, Case recalled by Tri-Union Seafoods
Tri-Union Seafoods is recalling Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna, Case, distributed in Florida, Georgia. The recall was initiated on 9 Jan 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1027-2015
- FDA event ID
- 70268
- Recalling firm
- Tri-Union Seafoods, San Diego, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 9 Jan 2015
- FDA classified
- 6 Feb 2015
- Reported
- 18 Feb 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Chicken
Timeline
| 9 Jan 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 6 Feb 2015 | Classified by FDA | +28 days |
| 18 Feb 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Chicken of the Sea is recalling Chunk Light Tuna in Water 12oz cans because they may contain metal pieces from a broken piece of equipment used to produce the tuna.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Chicken of the Sea brand Chunk Light Tuna, Case UPC is 4800001164 and the Label UPC is 0 4800001164 0. 100 cases (24 cans/case)
Where it was distributed
US: GA and FL
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Chicken of the Sea is recalling Chunk Light Tuna in Water 12oz cans because they may contain metal pieces from a broken piece of equipment used to produce the tuna.
Which lots are affected?
Lot Code: 9R5BE SCAFB, Best By Date: 11/5/17
Where was it sold?
US: GA and FL
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
More recalls from Tri-Union Seafoods
All 9| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Chicken of the Sea Canned Chunk Light Tuna in Water recalled | Tri-Union Seafoods | Processing Deviation | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS II | Chicken of the Sea Canned Chunk Light Tuna in Oil recalled | Tri-Union Seafoods | Processing Deviation | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS II | Chicken of the Sea Brand chunk white albacore tuna in water recalledSea | Tri-Union Seafoods | Other | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS II | Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna in Oil recalled | Tri-Union Seafoods | Other | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS I | Chicken of the Sea Solid White Tuna in Water (case recalled | Tri-Union Seafoods | Undeclared Soy | Nationwide |